Game Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers start their 2025‑26 season at the Kohl Center on November 3, 2025 when they host the Campbell Fighting Camels. Tip‑off is set for 9:00 p.m. ET on B1G+. The Badgers are heavy favorites, laying close to 25 points with a total in the mid‑140s.

Team Analysis

• Wisconsin Badgers: Coach Greg Gard returns a veteran core led by All‑Big Ten forward Steven Crowl and guards Chucky Hepburn and AJ Storr. Wisconsin prides itself on deliberate pace, physical defense and efficient half‑court offense. A Sports Illustrated preview noted that the Badgers must avoid complacency, defend the perimeter, win the rebounding battle and attack the paint to prevent an opening‑night upset (Bethune-Cookman vs Auburn Odds, Picks & Predictions). The team should have a significant size and athleticism advantage over Campbell.
• Campbell Fighting Camels: The Big South visitors went 15‑18 last season and are led by coach Kevin McGeehan. They lost top scorer Ricky Clemons but return guards Anthony Dell’Orso and Josh Lusane. Campbell plays methodically but struggles on the glass and lacks depth. Facing Wisconsin’s length and defensive discipline will be a tough assignment.

Betting Pick & Prediction

Wisconsin should control this game from start to finish. Their ability to dictate tempo and dominate in the paint should create a comfortable margin. Campbell may hang around early if they hit threes, but Wisconsin’s defense will eventually wear them down.

Best Bet: Wisconsin −25 – Lay the points with the Badgers, who should win by 25+ against an overmatched opponent.
Over/Under: Under 145 – Wisconsin games tend to be lower scoring due to their pace and defense.

Final Score Prediction

Wisconsin 86, Campbell 58
Expect the Badgers to open their season with a convincing win, covering the spread and keeping the total under as they smother the Fighting Camels on both ends.